The Pocket Buddha Reader
The Pocket Buddha Reader by Anne Bancroft, published by Shambhala on April 10, 2001, is a concise collection of the core teachings of the Buddha, presented in his own words as memorized by his disciples and recorded two centuries after his death. This edition, comprising 196 pages, offers selections from Buddhist scriptures that explore fundamental themes such as the search for truth, contemplation, and the nature of life and death, making it a valuable introduction to Buddhist thought.
Readers will find that the teachings included in this book address a wide audience, from monks and nuns to householders and outcastes, emphasizing the universal concern of suffering and the possibility of liberation. The selections reflect the timeless relevance of the Buddha’s insights, providing a thoughtful exploration of living in community and the path to understanding one’s own existence. This edition serves as a compact resource for those interested in Buddhism and its foundational principles.
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Here is the core of the Buddha’s teaching in his own words, as it was memorized word for word by his disciples and written down two hundred years after his death. These selections from the Buddhist scriptures deal with the search for truth, the way of contemplation, life and death, living in community, and many other topics, serving as an excellent introduction to the Buddha’s teaching. Whether addressed to monks and nuns, householders, outcastes, or thieves, the Buddha’s teachings are characterized by one main concern: conveying the reality of our bondage to suffering—and the supremely good news that liberation is possible. It is a concern as relevant for people today as it was for the people of north India a millennium and a half ago.
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